By the Numbers

 Posted by VQT 

We arrived in Santiago after 23 days of walking (plus 1 rest day in Oviedo) for 24 days on the Camino.  The number 24 is very auspicious.  Our Compostelas are dated 24.9.24   And on this day 2410 pilgrims got a Compostela. 


 
VQT’s Compostela.  

This is a trick - this photo was taken in 2022 when we walked the French Way.

This photo was taken this year on 24.9.24.  

We walked 330 miles (121 on Norte and 209 on Primitivo) 

We have stayed in 24 hotels.  

VQT had 7 items of clothing.

LP had 9 items of clothing.

We did laundry 4 times.

Undisclosed glasses of wine and beer were consumed.

LP has no blisters and no sign of pending toenail loss. 

VQT has no blisters but will probably lose both big toe nails.

We have been away from home for 29 days.

We saw northern rural Spain up close and personal.






Comments

  1. JackieSeptember 25, 2024 at 3:01 PM

    Well done Girls you are doing fantastic xx

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2024 at 10:48 AM

      Congratulations! Your journey is remarkable. best ROBBIE💚💚

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2024 at 10:15 PM

    Record the stats and enjoy the tats! What no tattoos? Ah well, photos and posts have pretty much the same longevity these days!
    CHERYL

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2024 at 7:26 AM

    Love "by the numbers". Your Compostela is beautiful. You walked an average of 14.3 miles a day, quite impressive! Josi

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  4. To Dog With LoveSeptember 26, 2024 at 10:47 AM

    So cool! Congrats on another amazing journey!

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  5. DeniseSeptember 26, 2024 at 4:33 PM

    You both look younger and even more beautiful 2 years later! Sorry VQT about the toenails. Great adventure! See you both state-side next week.

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2024 at 5:31 PM

    Congrats and no blisters. Ev.

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